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Avoid Scratching Your Car’s Paint When Cleaning Snow

By |2023-01-11T16:03:07-04:00January 11th, 2023|Winter Driving|

Avoid Scratching Your Car's Paint When Cleaning Snow Off This Winter Preparing to drive on winter roads involves setting aside extra time to clean snow from your vehicle before your commute. Before you pull out your scraper, consider these helpful tips to avoid scratching your car's paint when cleaning off snow this winter. 5 Tips to Help Avoid Scratching Your Car’s Paint These tips will [...]

What Michigan Drivers Should Know About Driving in Snow and Ice

By |2022-11-22T12:53:39-04:00November 22nd, 2022|Winter Driving|

What Michigan Drivers Should Know About Driving in Snow and Ice While there are songs about Walking in a Winter Wonderland, driving in winter weather isn’t quite as magical.  According to the Michigan State Police Office of Highway Safety Planning, there were over 200,000 crashes reported in Michigan due to driving in snow and ice during the 2016 to 2020 winter seasons. Those crashes resulted [...]

Winter Tires vs All Season Tires: What You Should Know

By |2022-11-17T13:10:21-04:00November 17th, 2022|Winter Driving|

Winter Tires vs All Season Tires: What You Should Know Navigating icy, slushy, or snowy roads is something that Michigan drivers have gotten accustomed to due to our harsh winters. But when it comes to driving safely, are your tires working against you? With the wrong tires for the season, even the most experienced drivers may struggle to maintain control of their vehicles. Here’s what [...]

How to Stay Safe on Michigan’s Icy Bridges 

By |2022-02-18T16:53:00-04:00February 18th, 2022|Winter Driving|

How to Stay Safe on Michigan’s Icy Bridges   As we reach the tail end of winter, many people are ready for the warmer weather. Unfortunately, we often battle a few more wintery bursts before the spring thaw starts. With those wintery bursts, comes the increased risk of a winter-related car accident due to icy roadways and bridges. The Unseen Threat of Icy Bridges When [...]

6 Driving Mistakes to Avoid in Michigan’s Winter Weather 

By |2022-02-04T16:33:35-04:00February 4th, 2022|Winter Driving|

6 Driving Mistakes to Avoid in Michigan's Winter Weather Winter is a time of unpredictable weather and driving conditions. Avoiding these 6 bad habits can make all the difference to keep you safe and help you reach your destination this winter. Driving on Low Fuel Keeping your tank topped up is a winter driving essential. Unexpected delays on the roads, breakdowns or getting stuck in [...]

Safer Behind the Wheel: How to Stay in Control in Snow or Ice

By |2021-02-22T08:07:47-04:00February 18th, 2021|Winter Driving|

Safer Behind the Wheel: How to Stay in Control in Snow or Ice The snow is here, bringing with it the chance to build snowmen and send the kids speeding down hills on sleds. When it comes to driving in these conditions, however; you’ll want to be in a bit more control of your vehicles. Take note of these helpful tips for increased peace of [...]

Body Shop in Macomb County Gives 6 Tips on Prepping Your Vehicle for Winter

By |2020-11-27T15:33:19-04:00November 25th, 2020|Winter Driving|

Body Shop in Macomb County Gives 6 Tips on Prepping Your Vehicle for Winter Winter in Michigan means ice, snow, and frigid temperatures. Driving in these conditions requires extra preparation in order to ensure that you safely – and comfortably – reach your destination. In our last article we covered how to prepare your vehicle for winter storage.  But what about the vehicle you will [...]

How to Handle Your Vehicle in Snowy Conditions – Warren Collision Center Explains

By |2019-11-22T16:01:30-04:00November 22nd, 2019|Winter Driving|

How to Handle Your Vehicle in Snowy Conditions - Warren Collision Center Explains It's that time of year again for Michiganders - winter weather and slick driving conditions. We've already had our first big snow which caused inconvenience, delays and even some collisions for drivers. We've covered some winter driving tips in a previous article which you can read here: Collision Shop in Metro Detroit [...]

How to Protect Your Vehicle from Road Salt Damage

By |2019-02-23T14:01:11-04:00February 22nd, 2019|Winter Driving|

How to Protect Your Vehicle from Road Salt Damage Road salt can save lives by removing snow and making our driving conditions safer, but the chemicals in the road salt can take a toll on your vehicle, especially if you are driving an older car. Why Does Road Salt Cause Your Vehicle to Rust Faster? Rust is the result of a chemical reaction, combining iron [...]

How to Identify & Drive in Freezing Rain…Winter’s Most Dangerous Precipitation

By |2022-07-29T09:44:06-04:00January 29th, 2019|Winter Driving|

How to Identify & Drive in Freezing Rain ...Winter's Most Dangerous Precipitation Winter is definitely upon us and so is winter driving. When the temperature drops, Michiganders can experience a variety of precipitation including snow, sleet and freezing rain - freezing rain being the most dangerous and life threatening form of precipitation for drivers. What are the Differences Between Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain? When [...]

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